Indian Village Directory

Kosra Village

Kosra is an inhabited village in Sheikhpura Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243900, the Census 2011 record lists 6,707 people in 1,097 households and the reported area is 765.06 hectares. The local references include Kosra Gram Panchayat, Sheikhpura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Kosra is a village in Sheikhpura Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243900 and 6,707 people in 1,097 households.
Village Code243900
Population6,707
Households1,097
Area765.06 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura

Key Village Facts

Village
Kosra
Census Village Code
243900
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sheikhpura
Sub-district Census Code
01374
CD Block
Sheikhpura
Gram Panchayat
Kosra
Households
1,097
Population
6,707
Male Population
3,527
Female Population
3,180
Sex Ratio
901.62
Area
765.06 hectares
Area
7.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kosra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,707 people, 765.06 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Kosra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSheikhpura
CD BlockSheikhpura
Gram PanchayatKosra
  • Kosra falls under Sheikhpura Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 243900.
  • The record lists 6,707 people living in 1,097 households.
  • The reported village area is 765.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density876.66 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.11 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.22%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kosra in the official administrative record. Census village code 243900, Kosra Gram Panchayat and Sheikhpura CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01374
Village Census Code
243900
CD Block Code
0362
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Sheikhpura
Gram Panchayat Name
Kosra

Location and Distance

Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Kosra, about 13 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
13 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheikhpura
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
765.06 hectares
Area
7.65 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,707 people in 1,097 households, with 3,527 male residents and 3,180 female residents. The average household size is 6.11, and SC share is 17.22% and ST share is 0% for Kosra. Population density works out to about 876.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,097
Total Population
6,707
Male Population
3,527
Female Population
3,180
Sex Ratio
901.62
Average Household Size
6.11
SC Population
1,155
SC Male Population
561
SC Female Population
594
SC Population Share
17.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kosra list 6 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
6
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kosra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kosra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kosra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kosra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kosra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 652.06 hectares and irrigated land is 152.06 hectares (23.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
103.0
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
652.06
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
500 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
152.06
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.01 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
150.05 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kosra

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
27
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 18 67%
CRM 8 30%
Electronic Kiosk 1 3.7%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 26%
Canara Bank 3 11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 11%
Axis Bank Limited 2 7.4%
Bank of India 2 7.4%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sheikhpura Barbigha Main Road Ground Floor and First Floor, Kashi Complex, Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 801105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sekhpura Dallu Chowk Behind Sbi ATM Sekhpura, Bihar- 801105, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 801105
Bank of Baroda ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sheikhpura Vip Road, Chandni Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Bank of India ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Dist. Sheikhpura, Bihar Ward No-02, Plot No 486, Khata No-298, Opp Collectorate Office Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 8…
Canara Bank ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Faridpur Nh-30, Faridpur Village Faridpur, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Axis Bank Limited ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Bihar, 811105 Girhinda Chowk Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Canara Bank ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sheikhpura, Old Registry Off.bldg, Kattara Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Cinema Road C/O Neeraj Handloom, Chandni Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kosra village located?

Kosra is in Sheikhpura Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kosra village in?

Kosra village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Kosra village in?

Kosra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kosra under?

Kosra comes under Sheikhpura Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kosra?

The Census village code of Kosra is 243900.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kosra under?

Kosra is listed under Kosra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sheikhpura.

What is the population of Kosra village?

The village record lists 6,707 people and 1,097 households for Kosra.

How many households are in Kosra village?

The village record lists 1,097 households for Kosra.

What is the male and female population of Kosra?

The record lists 3,527 male residents and 3,180 female residents for Kosra.

What is the sex ratio of Kosra village?

The sex ratio of Kosra is 901.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kosra village?

The reported geographical area of Kosra is 765.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Kosra village?

The approximate population density of Kosra is 876.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kosra?

The nearest town listed for Kosra is Sheikhpura, about 13 km away.

How far is Kosra from the district headquarters?

Kosra is about 13 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kosra from the sub-district headquarters?

Kosra is about 13 km from Sheikhpura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kosra?

The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Kosra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kosra?

For Kosra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 652.06 hectares and irrigated land is 152.06 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kosra?

The page shows 27 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kosra. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.